Express Sport predicts who will start for Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Saturday (5.15pm)

“He is a great captain, the problem is that John wants to play regularly and for this reason we have to respect his decision. I was a footballer and when you arrive in this point of your career, and your body tells you to continue it is right to.

“We have to respect his decision.

“If you ask me if next season it is a serious loss...yes, I think so. I am seeing what John is doing this season in the changing room. We are building a foundation and he is important to this.”